My Birthday Fun

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Can I just say...I love my birthday! I hope that doesn't sound selfish, but I do! I actually just love birthdays in general. I love making someone feel loved and special on their day. So when it's my day, it's extra fun for me! My kids also really get into it, making me special drawings, repeatedly telling me happy birthday, and telling everyone else it's my birthday. They are so sweet. They couldn't wait to give me my personalized art, so they begged to give it to me the night before. Joshua got extra creative putting a message after every bit that I unfolded. My favorite...Mommy, you rock!

This year I got treated by Lindsey to my second ever pedicure! Boy, was it nice! An hour long pampering and who wouldn't love the end results? Soft feet and pretty toes!

While I anxiously awaited the arrival of my husband from the US of A, Anneke and I went for coffee. I love coffee chats!

My wonderful husband, despite arriving jetlagged, made sure that my day was great. And my wonderful friends put together a great party! My request was cream cheese icing. It was wonderful on that chocolate cake! Just a word of advice...if you are going for a surprise party, don't tell Rich! :)

Since Jeremy was gone most of my actual birthday, we continued the celebrations on Saturday by going for lunch at a cafe. The kids enjoyed the playground afterwards, and I enjoyed my new yarn and project!

About me

Creativity, adventure, family and love are a few of my favorite things. I have spent the last 22 years traveling the world in search of them. My husband and I co-founded, along with a friend, an organization called Ten Thousand Homes, a non-profit building futures and homes. In 2016, I started a social enterprise called The Reverie Guesthouse. I believe we can change the world. I have two beautiful children who teach me everyday. I enjoy writing and the occasional photo.